Applique Chicks
It's WIP Wednesday!
I decided to applique some chicks with my machine. My Pfaff Creative Performance is only a little over a year old, and I still have so much to learn about it. In the past few months, thanks to my sister's interest in purchasing some appliques and embroideries online to use on my machine (see her creativity at: SewCraftyChick.blogspot.com), I followed their instructions and taught myself how to do applique. While it's a bit tedious and time intensive (changing threads frequently for color changes, adding fabric bits for parts, snipping fabric to stitch lines), I really like doing it. The appliques turn out cute, and, one part I really like, I get to use bits of fabric lying around--got plenty of that! So I went a bit "chick wild":
I also made some lavender scones (homemade!) and picked some daffodils from the yard. The weather's getting spring-y!
Crocuses in the yard are blooming, too!
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I *LOVE* the chicks!
ReplyDeleteChicks are the best, even when they grow up :)
DeleteI just love applique and use up all my bits and pieces. Did you use a Satin Stitch when you appliqued? Your chicks are awesome
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn, thanks for stopping by my blog & checking out my applique chicks. I did use a satin stitch (zigzag) that was programmed with the applique I purchased, which makes it really easy. The whole process took place in the embroidery hoop, step by step. I don't know if you have this type of machine, but doing it "by hand" on the machine just would require more precision as we guide it. The program even tacks down each piece of the applique before doing the satin stitch.
DeleteWhat fun chickens. Go on at this rate and you'll have a whole hen-house by Easter.
ReplyDeleteI thought about making a banner with the chicks for Easter, wouldn't that be fun, like little flags. We have like minds!
DeleteYour little chickens are way to cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Jan!
DeleteSeriously cute! I can't tell you how jealous I am to see daffs and crocuses in your yard as another snow storm is swirling around the house. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of your storm that will delay these pretty bits of spring. Hang in there! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteNever too early for chicks and they are way too cute!!
ReplyDeleteI agree about it never being too early for chicks. Now I need to go the farm store to get some REAL chicks to replenish my little flock :)
DeleteIt is not too early for chicks all,the farm and ranch stores are selling them where I live. I have a couple of chicken UFOs you have inspired me to get out. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy using those chicken UFOs, Tanya. I love chicken stuff. I plan to go to our farm stores soon to get a couple of chicks to replenish my little flock. Share what you make, plz, with your UFO chickens :)
Deletenever to early for those cute little chicks. Certainly it means Spring will make it's grand entrance shortly right?
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thanks for dropping by the blog again. Yes, I think spring is coming!!
DeleteThank you, thank you, thank you! What a sweet post. Love to see those pretty blooms. And your applique chicks are just too cute! Come on spring!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that my chick post made you happy. I can see that you're eager for spring. Thanks for dropping by, Lorna!
DeleteSo jealous of your flowers! It will be at least a month before we see anything here in WI! Lavendar scones just sound so lovely! I have had my embroidery machine about a year and 1/2, totally know how you feel with learning it! The chicks are stinkin' adorable!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly, it's so nice to hear from you. I paid for unlimited classes at my local shop, though I didn't buy the machine there (bought it 2 hours away, where I can take the classes for free). This machine is taking me into a new era of sewing!! The instructor, who is about 70 yrs old, said she was so happy to work with me cuz I actually want to learn how to use all the features of the machine, instead of just the basic stuff. I hope you do, too! Sew on!
DeleteWhich came first...Chick wild, or wild chick? Sounds a bit like the chicken/egg dilemma, if you ask me! Ha! I can see why you went a bit wild. They are charming! Enjoy your machine. :)
ReplyDeleteThose chicks are just too adorable. They made me smile.
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, thanks for stopping by! Glad to share a smile with you :)
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